[Greens-Media] "Violence against women is not on" - Greens

[Elizabeth.Ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au]

"VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS NOT ON" - Greens

Colleen Hartland MLC has spoken in Parliament about the tragic shooting in 
Melbourne this week, highlighting the shooter's violent attitude towards 
women.

"The shooting reminds us that some men believe that they have a right to 
own women and control them by violent means.  This violence can be 
physical or emotional."

"The man who attacked these women was a violent offender, even before he 
pulled out his gun."

"The men and women who went to aid the women in danger on Monday made a 
clear statement by their heroic action that violence against women is not 
on." 

"As a society we must continue to say violence against women under any 
circumstance is not   acceptable." 

Ms Hartland sent a message of condolence to the family of Brendan Keilar, 
who was tragically killed on Monday.  "We did not know him but from all 
accounts he was a man with a great heart. I know that this statement will 
not ease the pain for his family. No words ever do."

"We also send our support to the two people in hospital and their 
families", said Ms Hartland

Further comment:
Colleen Hartland ? 9651 8788 / 0417 445 845

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Liz Ingham
Office of Colleen Hartland MLC
9651 8413 / 0400 043 881

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